Every community has a story worth telling.
Rural Forward provides customized marketing solutions for communities, nonprofits, and local organizations, including:
- Social Media Management
- Website Design & Maintenance
- Grant Writing Assistance
- Housing Development Support
- Tourism Marketing
- Destination Promotion Videos
- Community Branding & Storytelling
Whether you need help attracting visitors, recruiting residents, promoting housing, or communicating community successes, we can help.
Jenny is the founder of JenRus Marketing and A Little Hometown Shirt, bringing additional expertise in marketing, branding, digital communications, and creative services. She is also a partner in Rural Forward alongside housing and design specialist Harley Schaub.
Areas of Expertise
- Economic Development Strategy
- Rural Development
- Housing Development
- Workforce Housing
- Business Retention & Expansion
- Entrepreneurship & Small Business Support
- Workforce Development
- Downtown Revitalization & Placemaking
- Community Engagement
- Strategic Planning
- Grant Writing & Administration
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Community Marketing
- Tourism Development
- Talent Attraction
- Regional Collaboration
- Quality of Life Initiatives